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Michael Cera's not-so-great hit

'Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist' flounders due to formulaic plot
Michael Cera's not-so-great hit
When you hear the term "fluffy," you might imagine your grandmother's ancient fat cat, or perhaps the hair on your head. However, "Fluffy" also refers to the name of the band that the characters are seeking out in "Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist." Nick (Michael Cera) and Norah (Kat Dennings) are two broken-hearted teens that have nothing in common except their taste in music.… Post the First Comment

Bushnell's astute observations

'Sex and the City' author tackles technology and society in 'One Fifth Avenue'
Bushnell's astute observations
When Candace Bushnell was twenty-something, just starting out as a writer in New York City, she lived in a tiny walkup apartment with no furniture because she spent every nickel on rent and clothing.  Like so many of her characters, Bushnell was in love with the glamour of Manhattan and was willing to do anything to live there.… Post the First Comment

Growing pains plauge the Cold War Kids

Growing pains plauge the Cold War Kids
The Cold War Kids are growing up, but they haven't hit puberty quite yet. When the Californian band released their debut album "Robbers and Cowards" in 2006, they were a big hit with their intense live shows, but music critics were split about the quality of their recorded material.… Post the First Comment

Smith's Jazz Legacy leaves lasting impression on Ives

Smith's Jazz Legacy leaves lasting impression on Ives
Steve Smith's Jazz Legacy performed for Sonoma State University last Thursday in Warren Auditorium, and the audience welcomed them to the stage with a round of applause. The seats were filled with a wide variety of people, each of them there for a different purpose.… Post the First Comment

Casablanca comes alive

Often times the major accomplishments of other countries in the arts, go overlooked by Americans. With the everyday hustle and routine that people fall into, it is easy to become numb to the great achievement's mankind has to offer. This is only part of the reason why Sonoma State University has chosen to explore the ambitions of King Hassan II and his architectural creations at the Arts and Humanities Research and Creative Works Forum.… Post the First Comment

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